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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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