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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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