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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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