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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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