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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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