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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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