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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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