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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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