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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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