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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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