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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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