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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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