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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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