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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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