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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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