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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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