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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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