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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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