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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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