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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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