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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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