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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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