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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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