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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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