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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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