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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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