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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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