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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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