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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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