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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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