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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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