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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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