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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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