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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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