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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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