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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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