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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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