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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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