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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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