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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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