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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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