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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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