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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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