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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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