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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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