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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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