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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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