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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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