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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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