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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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