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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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