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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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