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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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