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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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