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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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