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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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