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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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