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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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