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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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