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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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