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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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