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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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