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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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