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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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