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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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