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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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