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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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