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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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