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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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