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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education