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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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