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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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