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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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