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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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