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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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