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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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