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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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