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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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