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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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