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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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