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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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