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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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