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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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