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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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