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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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