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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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