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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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