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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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