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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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