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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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