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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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