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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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