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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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