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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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