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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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