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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers 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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