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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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