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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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