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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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