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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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