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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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