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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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