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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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