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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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