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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the 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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