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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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