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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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