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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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