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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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