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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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