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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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