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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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