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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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