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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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