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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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