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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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