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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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