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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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