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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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