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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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