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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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