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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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