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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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