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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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