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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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