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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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