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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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