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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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