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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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