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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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