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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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