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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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