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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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