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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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