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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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