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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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