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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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