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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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