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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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