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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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