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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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