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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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