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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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