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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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