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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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