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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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