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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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