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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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