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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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