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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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