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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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