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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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