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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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