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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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