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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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