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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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