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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the 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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