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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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