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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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