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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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