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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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