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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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