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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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