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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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