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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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