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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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