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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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