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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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