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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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