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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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