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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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