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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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