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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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