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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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