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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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