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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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