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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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