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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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