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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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