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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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