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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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