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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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