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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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