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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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