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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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