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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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