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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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