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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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