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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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