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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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