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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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