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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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