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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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