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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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