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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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