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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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