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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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