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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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