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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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