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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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