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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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