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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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