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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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