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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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