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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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