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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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