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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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