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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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