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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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