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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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