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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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