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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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