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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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