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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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