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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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