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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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