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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines 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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