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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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