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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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