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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not 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 teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing 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 better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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