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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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