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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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