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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes 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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