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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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