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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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