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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models 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 participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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