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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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