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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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