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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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