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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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