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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students 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 many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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