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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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