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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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