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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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