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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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