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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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