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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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