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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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