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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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