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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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