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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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