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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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