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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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