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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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