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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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