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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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