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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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