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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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