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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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