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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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