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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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