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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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