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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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