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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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