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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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