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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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