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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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