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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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