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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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