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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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