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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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