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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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