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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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