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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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