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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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