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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 distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many 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 meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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