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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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