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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major 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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