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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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