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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational 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 new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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