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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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