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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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