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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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