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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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