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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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