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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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