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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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