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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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