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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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