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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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