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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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