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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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