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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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