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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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