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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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