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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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