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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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