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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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