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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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