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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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