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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers 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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