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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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