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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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