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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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