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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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