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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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