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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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