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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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