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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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