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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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