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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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