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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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