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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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