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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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