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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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