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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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