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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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