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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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