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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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