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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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