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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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