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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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