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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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