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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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