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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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