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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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