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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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