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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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