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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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