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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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