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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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