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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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