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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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