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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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