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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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