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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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