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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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