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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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