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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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