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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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