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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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