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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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