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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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