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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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