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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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