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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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