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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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