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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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