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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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