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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major 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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