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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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