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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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