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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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