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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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