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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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