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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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