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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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