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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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