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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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