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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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