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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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