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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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