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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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