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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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