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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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