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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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