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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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