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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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