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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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