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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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