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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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