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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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