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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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