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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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