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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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