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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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