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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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