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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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