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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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