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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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