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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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