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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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