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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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