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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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