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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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