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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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