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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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