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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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