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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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