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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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