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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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