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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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