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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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