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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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