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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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