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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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