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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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