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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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