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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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