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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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

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