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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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