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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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