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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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