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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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