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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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