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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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