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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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