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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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