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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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