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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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