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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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