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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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