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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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