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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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