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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating 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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