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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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