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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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