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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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