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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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