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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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