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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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