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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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