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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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