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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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