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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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