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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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