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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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