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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important 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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