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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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