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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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