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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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