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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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