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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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