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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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