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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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