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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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