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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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