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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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