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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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