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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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