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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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