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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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