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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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