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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)