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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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