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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner 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 distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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