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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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