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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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