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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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