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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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