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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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