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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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