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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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