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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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