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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important 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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