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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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