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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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