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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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