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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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