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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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