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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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