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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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