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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different 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 assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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