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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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