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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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