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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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