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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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