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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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