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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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