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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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