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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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