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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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