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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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