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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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