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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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