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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models 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 optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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