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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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