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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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