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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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