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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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