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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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