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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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