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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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