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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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