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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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