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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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