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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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