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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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