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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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