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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education