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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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