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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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