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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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