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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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