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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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