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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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