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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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