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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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