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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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