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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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