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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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