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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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