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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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