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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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