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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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