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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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