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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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