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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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