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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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