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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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