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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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