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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions 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 institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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