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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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