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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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