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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? 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 massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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