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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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