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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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