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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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