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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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