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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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