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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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