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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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